Olayinka Continues To Push For Arsenal First Team Debut After Another Goal In Cup Competition

Olayinka Continues To Push For Arsenal First Team Debut After Another Goal In Cup Competition

First team prospect James Olayinka was among the scorers as Arsenal registered a 3-2 victory against GNK Dinamo Zagreb in a Premier League International Cup match held at Meadow Park in Hertfordshire on Tuesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Manager Steve Bould named the uncapped Anglo-Nigerian midfielder, Ibadan-born central defender Joseph Olowu and left-back Tolaji Bola in his starting line-up.

Marin scored with a sublime free-kick from the edge of the area to give the visitors the lead in the 7th minute before John-Jules restored parity for the Gunners at minute 35.

Ten minutes into the second half, Olayinka fired into the bottom corner to put Arsenal 2-1 up but Baturina drew his team level with a close range effort in the 79th minute.

It was the 19-year-old's second goal in cup competitions this term, having scored against Northampton Town in the EFL Trophy back in August.

As Arsenal searched for a winner, Balogun was brought on in the 81st minute and he almost put the Gunners in front again but a penalty he won was saved by goalkeeper Dinko Horkas two minutes to the end.

In stoppage time, John-Jules scored his second of the night to secure three points for the home team, slotting home after a brilliant pass from Balogun.

Arsenal's next game in the Premier League International Cup comes up against Leicester City on January 17, 2020.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit : arsenal.com
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